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What will a stamp duty cut really do to boost WA's property market?

The recent stamp duty rebate acknowledged how badly the WA property market is performing. But will it be enough to lift our ailing property prices?




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Murdoch University SimLab virtual classrooms transform teacher training

Jabe Stillitano was told by his supervisor to prepare for a meeting with an irate parent, but nothing could have prepared him for the tirade that would be unleashed.





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The State Tennis Centre is slowly sinking, and so is tennis in Western Australia

While Perth Stadium on the banks of the Swan River is soaring, its neighbour in the State Tennis Centre is literally sinking, contributing to major problems with facilities and there is currently no plan to fix it.




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Sex, money and murder: Who killed Shirley Finn?

The Shirley Finn murder has been labelled a stain on WA Police a brothel madam shot in the head and a trail of suspicion leading to officers and high-profile politicians. As the inquest into the 1975 murder draws to a close, will the truth ever prevail?




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Rugby league coach Paul Stephens back in jail for abusing boy before 'horrific' child sex offences

A former Perth rugby league coach who spent more than 14 years behind bars for "horrendous and abhorrent" child sex offences is jailed for another seven months for molesting a boy 25 years ago.




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Craig Peacock could still face police charges over $500k rort as WA trade commissioner to Japan

WA Police are forced to apologise after saying Craig Peacock, who double-dipped on his taxpayer-funded allowance to enrich himself and benefit friends including two MPs, would not face criminal charges.




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Accused Northbridge killer's 'worst fears were realised' when love triangle exploded in violence

A Perth man who fatally stabbed his one-time love rival claims he acted in self-defence because the victim had a "longstanding and visceral" hatred of him that had provoked repeated attacks.




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Public housing average wait time falls in WA, but some urgent cases are still taking almost a year

Jamie knows more than most how difficult life can be on the public housing wait list and despite an improvement, the process can still be painfully long even for those most in need.




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Craig Peacock soapland rort probe not over as Police Commissioner Chris Dawson says officers will visit Japan

A team of WA Police officers will be deployed to Japan as part of a revived investigation into former trade commissioner Craig Peacock, accused of misusing his position to pocket $540,000 in taxpayer funds.




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WA fire warnings issued, with Perth set to hit 38C this weekend

Fire authorities prepare for a challenging weekend as scorching temperatures and gusty winds create dangerous fire conditions in the southern half of WA, including Perth where the mercury is expected to get as high as 38 degrees.




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Diagnosed with anorexia two years ago, Amanda is one of the forgotten victims of eating disorders

Almost 20 years after she first sought help for an eating disorder, single mother Amanda Baldi says she feels no closer to recovery in a state without a single residential treatment centre.




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Korean Natural Farming Maca Trees



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Aboriginal group defends Wanilla Forest from tree thieves and vandals

An Aboriginal group has installed a caretaker to protect a forest near South Australia's Port Lincoln from an escalating spate of wood thefts.















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DIY obstacle courses keep this two-year-old entertained in lockdown

Brisbane parents Lachlan and Kristin Ryan are keeping their energetic daughter Sophia entertained while in lockdown with games and obstacle courses.






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World record-holding sailor Jon Sanders blames 'huge, confused swell' after rescue off WA coast

Renowned sailor Jon Sanders blames a "huge, confused swell" for the sinking his yacht off the coast of WA.




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Galaxy almost 5 billion light-years away discovered by WA desert telescope

A high-tech telescope situated in Western Australia's desert discovers a galaxy almost five billion light-years away.




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Father of pearls

At first glance, operating an aquaculture hatchery 60km out to sea with no running water or power just does not add up. But there's something in the water off the Abrolhos Islands.




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Space exploration brings both everyday innovations and massive economic benefits to Earth

Space exploration has given us conveniences such as smartphone cameras, memory foam mattresses and satellite navigation, but it also boosts the economy.




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Music helping couple through dementia



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Music gives reprieve to dementia sufferers




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Music as dementia treatment




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Rotary Club of Geraldton's dementia music therapy trial a success, sparks plan for national push

A Rotary Club in WA has been trialling a form of cheap and simple therapy for people living with dementia. Having seen some remarkable results, the plan is now to push the program further.



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